Description
This easy boat dip recipe is a creamy and flavorful appetizer perfect for any party or gathering. It’s a simple boat dip that is quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the ranch seasoning mix, sour cream, and mayonnaise until well combined. This makes your creamy boat dip base.
- Fold in the chopped chives, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. This step is key for the best boat dip.
- Serve your simple boat dip with your favorite dippers like crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a spicier boat dip, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Make this boat dip ahead of time for easy entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg